Molder apprentice demographics and statistics in the US
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Molder apprentice gender statistics
4.9% of molder apprentices are women and 95.1% of molder apprentices are men.
- Male, 95.1%
- Female, 4.9%
Molder apprentice gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.1% |
| Female | 4.9% |
Molder apprentice gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,076
Female income
$33,110
Molder apprentice gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in molder apprentice positions over time. Currently, 4.9% of molder apprentices are female.
Molder apprentice gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.27% | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 95.13% | 4.87% |
| 2012 | 94.86% | 5.14% |
| 2013 | 95.41% | 4.59% |
| 2014 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2015 | 95.17% | 4.83% |
| 2016 | 95.32% | 4.68% |
| 2017 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
| 2018 | 95.51% | 4.49% |
| 2019 | 94.78% | 5.22% |
| 2020 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
| 2021 | 95.12% | 4.88% |
Molder apprentice related jobs gender ratio
We compared molder apprentices with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, head machinist and die repair machinist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Special Process Person | 31% | 69% |
| Molder Apprentice | 95% | 5% |
| Research And Development Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Die Repair Machinist | 99% | 1% |
| Head Machinist | 99% | 1% |
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Molder apprentice demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among molder apprentices is White, which makes up 59.7% of all molder apprentices. Comparatively, 18.4% of molder apprentices are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of molder apprentices are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.4%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Molder apprentice race
| Molder apprentice race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Molder apprentice race and ethnicity over time
See how molder apprentice racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Molder apprentice race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.00% | 9.88% | 1.91% | 13.17% |
| 2011 | 72.09% | 11.16% | 1.91% | 12.44% |
| 2012 | 63.63% | 10.94% | 5.62% | 17.78% |
| 2013 | 65.21% | 11.64% | 5.40% | 16.15% |
| 2014 | 64.05% | 11.48% | 5.68% | 16.93% |
| 2015 | 63.86% | 11.01% | 5.55% | 17.39% |
| 2016 | 64.18% | 11.05% | 5.98% | 16.77% |
| 2017 | 63.45% | 10.13% | 6.43% | 18.15% |
| 2018 | 64.20% | 10.84% | 6.52% | 16.65% |
| 2019 | 64.65% | 11.63% | 5.65% | 16.24% |
| 2020 | 61.80% | 10.80% | 5.95% | 17.65% |
| 2021 | 59.71% | 10.61% | 6.69% | 18.37% |
Molder apprentice wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $36,670 |
| White | $39,210 |
| Black or African American | $36,051 |
| Asian | $37,047 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $36,484 |
Average molder apprentice age
See how the average age of molder apprentices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Molder apprentice age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 47 |
| Unknown | 39.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 52 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 48 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 |
Molder apprentice age breakdown
The average age of molder apprentices is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the molder apprentice population.
Molder apprentice age breakdown
| Molder Apprentice Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Molder apprentice educational attainment
The most common degree for molder apprentices is high school diploma, with 56% of molder apprentices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- High School Diploma, 56%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Molder apprentices by degree level
| Molder apprentice degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 56% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Molder apprentice wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,043 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $37,214 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,174 |
Molder apprentice employment statistics
Company size where molder apprentices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where molder apprentices work.
Molder apprentice jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Molder apprentice turnover and employment statistics
Molder apprentice unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for molder apprentices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Molder apprentice unemployment rate by year
| Year | Molder apprentice unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.60% |
| 2011 | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 7.09% |
| 2014 | 5.74% |
| 2015 | 4.44% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 3.66% |
| 2018 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 3.41% |
| 2020 | 5.09% |
| 2021 | 5.65% |
Average molder apprentice tenure
The average molder apprentice stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 molder apprentices resumes in Zippia's database.
Molder apprentice tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 35% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Molder apprentice LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of molder apprentices that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pot Fireman | 2.57% | 76 |
| Electronic Die Maker | 2.99% | 10,411 |
| Molder Apprentice | 3.20% | - |
| Maintenance Machinist | 3.26% | 83,042 |
| First Leveler | 3.27% | 2,925 |
| Lathe Set Up Operator | 5.87% | 30,437 |
| Bevel Polisher | 6.48% | 228 |
Similar molder apprentice jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pot Fireman | 2.57% | 76 |
| Electronic Die Maker | 2.99% | 10,411 |
| Maintenance Machinist | 3.26% | 83,042 |
| First Leveler | 3.27% | 2,925 |
| Lathe Set Up Operator | 5.87% | 30,437 |
| Bevel Polisher | 6.48% | 228 |